Marcia E. Rabant
Mar 24, 2026
MARCIA E. RABANT (nee Vana), age 86, of Parma Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 24, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Dale for 54 years; loving mother of Dale Rabant, Jr. (Sheila), Mark Rabant (Dana) and Jennifer Martin; dearest grandmother of Cecilia Martin. Marcia was a devout catholic, loved all animals and was an avid Cleveland sports fan....
MARILYN ANN RAUSCHER
Mar 24, 2026
MARILYN ANN RAUSCHER, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026.She was the loving mother of Karen (née Pawlowski) Heidenreich (William), Stephen Pawlowski (Christine Nottage), and Robert Pawlowski. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Thomas (Brenna) and William (Brittany) Heidenreich, and great-grandmother to Leo Heidenreich. Marilyn was also a devoted stepmother to the late Richard Rauscher, Michael...
Virginia M. Hammon
Mar 22, 2026
VIRGINIA M. HAMMON (nee Schuppel), age 82; of Novelty, Ohio, passed away March 22, 2026. Beloved wife of Gordon (deceased); loving daughter of Arthur and Marie Schuppel (both deceased); dear sister of Donald F. Schuppel (Clara) (both deceased); dearest aunt of Donna Haines (Charles, deceased); Grace Hilow (deceased) (William), Robert Schuppel (Sue) and Matthew Schuppel (Llonna); great aunt and great...
SUSAN REYNOLDS
Mar 22, 2026
SUSAN REYNOLDS (nee Hricz), age 80; beloved wife of the late Robert; dear mother of Michelle Merkosky (Zack), Michael Rydzewski (Denise) and Suzanne Rydzewski; grandmother of Zachary, Jessica and Darren Merkosky, Michael and Mathew Rydzewski; great-grandmother of Barrett, Briggs, Myla and Aubrey; sister of MaryAnn Young (deceased) and Margaret Shook (deceased); loving aunt and friend of many. Mass of Christian...
DANIEL MARTIN MAZUR
Mar 20, 2026
DANIEL MARTIN MAZUR, “Stan the Man”, “Stash”, “Fich”, “Staniel”, age 64; beloved husband of the late Kelly Marie Mazur; loving father of Ashley Marie Mazur (Orion) and Brandy Lynn Mazur (Jayme); dearest grandfather of Zayn Scott Mazur; son of the late Stephen and Margaret Mazur; brother of Stephen Mazur, Estelle Harrigal (Andrew), Timothy Mazur (Patty), Margie Stansberry (Gail), Helen Andrews...
DOLORES FAYE GRASBERGER
Mar 20, 2026
Dolores Faye Grasberger passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, with her daughter Bonnie by her side.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Dolores was a devoted wife and mother. After her children were raised, she went to work at Toddle Tots Day Nursery on Spring Road, where she remained until her retirement.
For the past five years, Dolores and her...
DENNIS A. GASPAR
Mar 20, 2026
DENNIS A. GASPAR, age 78; of Middleburg Heights, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. Beloved husband of Pearl (nee Paletta) (deceased); loving father of Maria Toney (Geoffrey) and Joseph Gaspar; stepfather of Louis Gaspar (Alicia), James Gaspar, Theresa Fisher (Steve, deceased) and Kristine Evancho (Jeff); dearest grandfather of Ashley and Geoffrey Toney; great-grandfather of Jett, Maddox and Liliana; step grandfather...
Gene R. “Geno” Patena
Mar 18, 2026
Gene R. Patena ( GENO), age 88 peacefully passed away on March 18, 2026. He will always remain anchored in our hearts.
Gene was born on March 30th, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Jeanette Patena.He married his high school sweetheart Janet (nee Kaderbek), deceased; loving father to Todd and Shelley;Dearest Skipper of Heather Land (Chad), Russell May...
Steven James Damas
Mar 18, 2026
STEVEN JAMES DAMAS, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Beloved husband, best friend and love of his life, Deborah (nee Wiencek) for 52 years; loving father of Denise Daunt (Richard), Joseph Damas (Brooklyn) and Andrew Damas (Sharon); dearest grandfather of Reagan Damas, Brendan Daunt, David Daunt, Carter Damas, Austin Damas and Sasha Damas; son of Harold...
Vera L. Wright
Mar 17, 2026
Vera L. Wright, age 103 passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio. She is the daughter of George and Olive Bunyan (both deceased) and the wife of Charles W. Wright (deceased).
She is survived by her niece Elizabeth Limberg (Tom, deceased), nephew Arthur Hayes (Tammy), niece Barbara Natterer (Richard, deceased), and...
Rosalia Vinci
Mar 16, 2026
ROSALIA VINCI, age 91; beloved wife of the late Antonino Maniaci and Ross Burgo; loving mother of Elena Nigro (Santo), Rosetta Maniaci (deceased), Pietro Maniaci, Roberto Maniaci (Giovanna) and Concetta Maniaci; grandmother of Antonino, Dominic, Paolo, Anthony, Tori, Gabriella, Robert, Michael and Marissa; great-grandmother of Laylah, Ariana, Aubrey, Lorenzo, Giovanni and Nicholas. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rocco Church,...
JAMES S. SANDUSKY
Mar 14, 2026
JAMES S. SANDUSKY, age 77; of Medina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Blandino) for 55 years; loving father of Lisa LaGuardia (Matthew) and Scott Sandusky (Melissa); dearest grandfather of Sergei LaGuardia, Anastasia LaGuardia, Nico Sandusky and Angelo Sandusky; son of the late Steve and Agnes Sandusky; brother of Connie Kappus (Jack); brother-in-law...
Caterina Parente
Mar 14, 2026
CATERINA PARENTE (nee DiVito), age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Beloved wife of Biagio for 69 years; loving mother of Maria Parente, Giuseppe Parente (Michelle), Francesca Zappitelli (Mike) and Anita Gailyard (Sean); cherished Nonna of Amelia (Carlos), Giovanni (Gina), Desiree (John), Katrina (Gerry), Brianna (Josh), Michala, Elysia (Mark), Savian and Sergio; great-nonna...
PHILLIP "TONY" P. CIPRIANI
Mar 13, 2026
PHILLIP “TONY” P. CIPRIANI, Age 86, of Strongsville, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Geri Cipriani for 63 years; loving father of Giovanni Michael Cipriani & Alexsondra Cipriani; dearest grandfather of Ashley, Kasandra, Sandra & Angela Cipriani; son of the late Frank and Mary (nee Leone) Cipriani; brother of Joseph Cipriani & the late Antoinette, Delores...
BARBARA ANN PILCH
Mar 13, 2026
BARBARA PILCH, Age 85, of Seven Hills, entered eternal rest peacefully on March 13, 2026. Loving wife of the late Edward; beloved mother of Michael Norwalk, Nancy Norwalk, Edward Pilch, Jr. and Theodore “Ted” Pilch; cherished grandmother of Casey Pilch and Kayla Norwalk; great grandmother of Ashton; daughter of the late John and Nancy (nee Cardinal) Evans; sister of Angela...
BILLY RAY AKERS
Mar 12, 2026
BILLY RAY AKERS, age 77; beloved husband of Allyson Joann (nee Slanec); loving father of Dennis Akers, Angie Flemming and Ashley Akers; grandfather of Billy R. Roupe, Katelynn Akers, Vincent Griffin and Bradley Griffin; great-grandfather of Logan Roupe and Kaidence Roupe. All services private.
ROBERT "COOP" E. COOPERRIDER
Mar 11, 2026
Robert E. “Coop” Cooperrider, 84, of Hinckley, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 27, 1941, Coop was the beloved son of Donald E. and Ruth E. (Robinson) Cooperrider.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Lynda (nee Raffay); his daughter, Rebecca (Nate); his grandchildren, Jack and Claire Barney and step- grandchildren Katelyn and Brayden Mugford,...
MARGARET R. WOODARD
Mar 9, 2026
MARGARET R. WOODARD (nee Scarcella), age 74; beloved wife of Philip W. for 52 years; loving mother of Christina Woodard (James Bish) and Philip V. (Mariah); grandmother of Maddalynn, Evelyn, Isla and Jonah; daughter of the late Vincent and Julia Scarcella; sister of Joe Scarcella (Linda), Nancy Scarcella McBride (Mike) and Mary Anna Slagter (Jim); loving aunt, great aunt and...
NADETTE RYAN
Mar 9, 2026
Benedetta Ryan 1954-2026
Benedetta “Nadette” Ryan, 71, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 9th 2026.
Nadette was born in Garfield Heights on June 7th, 1954 to Louise and Anthony Cacolici, both beauticians, and Nadette would often share memories of the lively home as her mother would cut hair on the back porch. As a young girl, Nadette loved to participate...
JOHN J. MILLARD, JR.
Mar 7, 2026
John J. Millard, Jr., age 78, passed away leaving a legacy of kindness, service, and laughter. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Herda), with whom he shared a rare and enduring devotion. Even after years together, John remained as smitten with Kathy as the day they first met. He cherished every moment spent by her side, whether they...
